China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

John Eric Mendoza 02/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto…

Severe Tropical Storm Jenny intensifies; Signal No. 1 in Batanes

Faith Agrosino, Gilbert Gaviola 10/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Jenny has intensified Sunday afternoon while swirling towards Northern Luzon, which prompted the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) to raise Tropical cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes. In…

Two LPAs in and outside PAR unlikely to develop into cyclones

Faith Argosino 09/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure areas (LPA) spotted inside and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) are not expected to develop into tropical cyclones, the state weather bureau said on Sunday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric,…

Typhoon Hanna slightly intensifies; Signal No. 1 stays in Batanes, parts of Babuyan Islands

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 09/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Hanna (international name: Haikui) slightly strengthened as it moves closer to Southern Taiwan’s coast early Sunday morning. Based on the 5 a.m., September 3 bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Pagasa: Goring now a tropical storm; storm signals possible by Thursday night

Charie Abarca 08/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical depression Goring has intensified into a tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday afternoon. In its  5:00 p.m. update Pagasa said Goring (international name: Saola) was spotted some 265 kilometers east…

Most of typhoon signals lifted as ‘Betty’ heads out of PAR

John Eric Mendoza 05/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State meteorologists on Wednesday removed the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) classification in several areas in Luzon. “Wind signals in some areas of Luzon have been lifted,” Pagasa said in its 5 p.m. report…

Typhoon Betty out of PAR by Thursday or Friday, ‘habagat’ to trigger rain — Pagasa

Jean Mangaluz 05/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Thursday or Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tuesday afternoon. Until then, Tropical…

Betty eases pace; wind signals maintained in 19 provinces – Pagasa

Faith Argosino 05/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has somewhat slowed down after slightly picking up speed while still advancing northwestward within the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.…

Typhoon Betty’s slow down continues; Signal No. 1 in over 12 provinces stays

Faith Argosino 05/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The deceleration of Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) continues as it moved westward within the Philippine area of responsibility, the state weather bureau said Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

The year of living adventurously

Erwin B. Agapay - @inquirerdotnet 01/13/2023

I am inside a Cubao mall cinema with a college friend when she suddenly places her phone screen in front of my face. “Look, it’s just a few hours away from Manila!” she exclaims, as I stare…

Inday now a typhoon, may enhance southwest monsoon

Jean Mangaluz - @inquirerdotnet 09/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines – “Inday” (international name: Muifa) has now been upgraded from a severe tropical storm to a typhoon, and it may enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” said state meteorologists on Saturday. While it is not…

STS Inday’s trough brings cloudy skies, rain as it approaches Batanes

Jean Mangaluz - @inquirerdotnet 09/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Inday’s (international name: Muifa) trough is set to bring overcast weather to some parts of the country as its center nears Batanes on Saturday, according to the state weather bureau. The…

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.